Pharmacy Technician Training Program Directory
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Cerritos College
11110 East Alondra Boulevard
Norwalk, CA 90650
www.cerritos.edu/ho
Code:
CA-17
Accreditation Status:
Accredited
Program Director:
Hal Malkin, CPhT
Phone: 800-227-6721
Fax: (562) 467-5077
hmalkin@cerritos.edu
Category:
Technician Program Description
Program Information
(hours: contact/credit)
Certificate
Didactic course work:
18.5 units
Laboratory course work:
48/5 units
Experiential training:
320/8 units
Lecture class size:
35
Laboratory class size:
24
Spaces per entering class:
70
Prerequisite course work:
6 units
Degree
Faculty\Staff
Technicians:
4
Lab/clerical support:
4
Pharmacists:
1
Other:
Skills Lab Coordinator 1
Enrollment
Starting date(s):
Fall, August;Spring, January
Interview required :
No
Class Scheduling:
Day, Evening, Full-time, Part-time
Tuition costs:
$26 per unit
Book/Supply costs:
$400
Lab/other fees:
$17.50
Application deadline(s) :
Open
Background check fee:
$75
Liability insurance:
Not required at this time.
Uniform costs:
$35
Special Program Features:
Upon completion of the program, the student will be eligible for registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Students will also be prepared to take and pass the PTCB certification exam. Cerritos College has a financial aid program for qualified students. Check with counseling for further details.
Acceptance Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalency; satisfactory score on English, Math, and Reading Assessment tests. Typing proficiency must be achieved prior to upper division courses.
General Location Training Sites:
South Los Angeles County and North Orange County.
Special Requirements:
Daytime/Night-time/Weekend rotations, TB skin test, CPR certification (some sites), background checks (some sites)
Academic Degree:
AA Degree
Experiential Training
Number and Types of Experiential Training Sites
Community pharmacy:
>50
Home health care:
1
Hospital:
15